Hot Pockets recall: Philly Steak & Cheese product removed from stores

Prompted by 'bad meat' fear

DENVER - Nestlé USA announced it is voluntarily recalling two of its Hot Pockets products following a meat recall notice by the Rancho Feeding Corporation.

The recall is limited to Hot Pockets brand Philly Steak and Cheese in three different pack sizes and Hot Pockets brand Croissant Crust Philly Steak and Cheese, in the two pack box.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rancho Feeding Corporation recalled 8.7 million pounds of beef products last week because "it processed diseased and unsound animals and carried out these activities without the benefit or full benefit of federal inspection."

"That's just over a year's worth of meat products processed by Rancho Feeding Corp., which has been under scrutiny by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service," according to The Associated Press.

The agency said that without full inspection, the recalled products are unfit for human consumption.

The USDA notes that no illnesses have been reported in relation to the Rancho Feeding recall.

Consumers who may have purchased the affected batches of the Hot Pockets should not consume the product, but instead should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Nestlé Consumer Services at 800-392-4057.